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CBI coordinates return of wanted fugitive Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula from UAE

CBI got the Red Notice published through INTERPOL in this case on September 5, 2022, at the request of Andhra Pradesh police

CBI coordinates return of wanted fugitive Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula from UAE
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

LS Speaker reconstitutes panel to probe Justice Yashwant Varma's removal

The panel will continue examining the allegations and circumstances that led to demands for Justice Varma's removal

LS Speaker reconstitutes panel to probe Justice Yashwant Varma's removal
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

Telangana CID arrests Falcon Group ex-COO in ₹792 cr investment scam

The case pertains to 'unauthorised' collection of deposits wherein the accused 'cheated' the depositors, by developing Falcon Invoice Discounting Application and created fake deals

Telangana CID arrests Falcon Group ex-COO in ₹792 cr investment scam
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Two Naxalites gunned down in anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

After guns fell silent, bodies of two Naxalites, clad in uniform, along with a Self-Loading Rifle, an Insas rifle and a 12-bore rifle were recovered from the spot

Two Naxalites gunned down in anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

Delhi HC directs Aiims to examine convict in Unnao custodial death case

A division bench of justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja on Tuesday issued a direction to constitute a medical board and examination of Jaideep Singh Senger

Delhi HC directs Aiims to examine convict in Unnao custodial death case
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:01 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves slightly, remains in 'poor' levels; AQI at 203

Air quality shows marginal improvement across Delhi, with 21 stations in the poor category; IMD forecasts clear skies, rising temperatures and no rainfall over the next seven days

Delhi air quality improves slightly, remains in 'poor' levels; AQI at 203
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

NCERT 'trying' to retrieve 38 sold copies of now-withdrawn Class 8 textbook

The development comes a day after NCERT halted the distribution of the textbook following controversy over the content of a chapter on the judiciary

NCERT 'trying' to retrieve 38 sold copies of now-withdrawn Class 8 textbook
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:48 AM IST

PM Modi becomes most followed leader on Instagram with 100 mn followers

Prime Minister Modi joined Instagram in 2014, and over the past decade, his account has evolved into one of the most engaging digital spaces among global leaders

PM Modi becomes most followed leader on Instagram with 100 mn followers
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

Under BJP mayor, BMC presents ₹80,952 cr Budget, focus on infra projects

Notably, the civic body has announced that ₹36,623.09 crore from its fixed deposits will be deployed to fund critical infrastructure projects

Under BJP mayor, BMC presents ₹80,952 cr Budget, focus on infra projects
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:41 AM IST

Andhra milk contamination: Fifth death reported, 15 undergoing treatment

Strong epidemiological evidence indicates milk adulteration as the probable cause, and coordinated action has been initiated across departments

Andhra milk contamination: Fifth death reported, 15 undergoing treatment
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

Mercury set to rise in North India; rain, thunderstorms likely in South

The IMD has forecast a gradual rise in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the plains of northwest and central India during the next seven days

Mercury set to rise in North India; rain, thunderstorms likely in South
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:25 AM IST

Drive signal did not reach pyro valve: Isro on NVS-02 orbit-raising issue

NVS-02 was injected successfully into the elliptical transfer orbit of 170x37,785 km with 20.8 degree inclination at 00:53 UT, Isro said in a statement

Drive signal did not reach pyro valve: Isro on NVS-02 orbit-raising issue
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:07 AM IST

Chapter on 'judicial corruption': NCERT apologises, book to be rewritten

The council, responsible for school education curriculum, also put on hold the circulation of the textbook, hours after it took the book off its website

Chapter on 'judicial corruption': NCERT apologises, book to be rewritten
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

UK enforces digital travel system, mandatory eVisas for Indians

The new procedure will replace paper-based visa stickers as part of a phased programme over recent years

UK enforces digital travel system, mandatory eVisas for Indians
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

Ex-branch manager among 4 arrested in IDFC First Bank fraud case

Haryana's State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested four people, including the alleged masterminds behind the Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud, with a private firm owned by the wife of a former employee emerging at the centre of the financial irregularities.

Ex-branch manager among 4 arrested in IDFC First Bank fraud case
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

SC to hear suo motu case on NCERT book chapter on judiciary on Thursday

This assumes significance as the CJI on Wednesday strongly objected to a chapter on judicial corruption in NCERT's Class 8 curriculum

SC to hear suo motu case on NCERT book chapter on judiciary on Thursday
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

SC resumes final hearing on pleas related to retrospective EC to projects

During the hearing, CJI Kant said that the court's intent was to provide a 'composite judgement on merits' rather than a cryptic order

SC resumes final hearing on pleas related to retrospective EC to projects
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

India can be developed only if all get equal chance to progress: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu was speaking after launching the 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust' campaign, organised by Brahma Kumaris in Nagpur

India can be developed only if all get equal chance to progress: Prez Murmu
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

Action against private buses increased during Apr-Dec 2025: Rajasthan govt

According to the data, challans issued for violation of prescribed standards increased from 897 between April 1 and November 30, 2024, to 2,524 during the same period in 2025

Action against private buses increased during Apr-Dec 2025: Rajasthan govt
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:41 PM IST

Only 43% of ₹300 crore Delhi pollution budget utilised so far: RTI reply

According to the response, ₹23.37 crore was spent on installation of mist spray systems on electric poles and central verges along road stretches in Delhi

Only 43% of ₹300 crore Delhi pollution budget utilised so far: RTI reply
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:01 PM IST